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Vegan Sloppy Joe Sliders

January 28, 2021 12 Comments

Vegan Sloppy Joe Sliders using Beyond Beef ground 'meat' cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce, topped with vegan coleslaw. Perfect for any party!

We all have childhood favorite meals. All we need is a mention of the dish in conversation with a friend, or a wisp of its aroma. Suddenly we're whisked back to Nana's kitchen table, our legs swinging under the table, love and security wrapped around us like a soft blanket. Sloppy Joes are one of those for me. I didn't have them at home, to be honest. Unbelievable as it sounds, it was in the school cafeteria. Sloppy Joe day was my favorite day, and I would have gone back for seconds if I ...

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Black Chana Masala {Black Chickpea Curry}

January 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

Vegan Chana Masala with black chickpeas, garlic, ginger, peppers and tomatoes for a flavor-packed one-dish meal. An optional roasted eggplant adds extra umami to this vegan dish.

If you want a completely traditional chana masala, I warn you, this might not be what you're looking for. For starters, it's a Black Chana Masala. So, it uses black chickpeas, in place of the more familiar cream ones. But I also took a Mexican twist on it by adding slices of avocado, lime juice, and a squeeze of vegan sour cream. Oh, and I added roasted eggplant to the sauce to make it even meatier. Whaaat? Ok, let's start with the Black Chickpeas. What are Black ...

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Beginner’s French Onion Tart with Mushrooms

September 24, 2020 8 Comments

Step-by-step instructions for making a French onion tart with photos. Mushrooms and tomatoes are added for extra umami. This makes a perfect fall supper or party appetizer.

This French Onion Tart with Mushrooms is perfect for fall with its slightly caramelized onions and mushrooms. Normally, if I was hosting parties right now, I'd serve it as an appetizer, pre-cut up into individual slices. But I'm not having many gatherings right now, and I'm not sure when I will. So, it's dinner with a salad. And it's perfect for anyone to make, whether you're a beginner or expert in the kitchen. For the less experienced cook, detailed steps with photos are provided below and ...

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Vegetarian No-Cook Meal Plan + Tips For Omnivores: # 14

September 5, 2020 Leave a Comment

It's too hot to cook, so here's a vegetarian no-cook meal plan to rescue you. Harvesting of garden veggies is going strong right now. My kale has been very productive, and ditto for my herbs. Growing tomatoes in high altitudes is a sport, and not one I've yet mastered. But we did finally pick and eat our first tomato. It was small, and a little tart. But we have about 15 more to harvest, in various stages of growing and ripening. In honor of Labor Day weekend, and taking our extremely ...

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Tomato Caprese Tart

July 30, 2020 10 Comments

This Tomato Caprese Tart is easy to make with fresh peak season tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and a pesto - all tucked into a tart shell. Use it for an appetizer, side dish or vegetarian dinner.

If Tomato Caprese Salads are all the rage throughout the summer, and they are, why not take it a step further and turn it into a Tomato Caprese Tart? Total winner, you guys. Each piece is one - two bites, and each bite of tomato tart explodes with flavor in your mouth. My husband couldn't come up with a single way to make them better, LOL. What is Tomato Caprese? Tomato Caprese is an Italian dish - typically a salad or appetizer - that interleaves slices of juicy fresh tomatoes with slices of ...

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Easiest Instant Pot Risotto with Charred Tomatoes

May 28, 2020 14 Comments

Recipe and tips for making the easiest risotto you'll ever make in the Instant Pot, finishing with charred tomatoes, basil and cheese. The post includes variation ideas and what to do with leftovers!

Have you purchased an electric pressure cooker only to have it still in the box, because you don't have a clue what to do with it? Well, you have a lot of company. I admit that I did unpack mine. But then I simply slid it onto a shelf in the pantry, where it sat for a very long time. Eventually, I started cooking my beans in it. Then, when I contracted to write a cookbook, my editor blithely announced that I would include a chapter for the Instant Pot. (ACK!!) So, I dragged it out and got to ...

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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry

May 10, 2020 2 Comments

Let's say you have some omnivore family members at the table who say vegetarian food is bland. They roll their eyes, maybe they paw at the floor and whinny. Ok, maybe only my husband does that. But if this happens to you, then you need this Sweet Potato and Chickpea Coconut Curry to completely change their minds. Forever. A week ago, I posted about ways to up the flavor in vegetarian and vegan dishes. And by flavor, I'm talking about the umami flavors in food that make our taste buds sparkle ...

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Moroccan Citrus Salad with Quinoa

January 21, 2020 45 Comments

Moroccan citrus salad of oranges and kalamata olives dressed in a spicy vinaigrette. Add peppery arugula and quinoa for a vegan main dish.

Moroccan citrus salad of oranges and kalamata olives dressed in a spicy vinaigrette. Add peppery arugula and quinoa for a vegetarian main dish. Citrus is at its peak right now, and brightening hearty winter salads is one of the best ways to use it. Like this Moroccan Citrus Salad that I love to make all winter, or this Sumo Citrus Salad with Cauliflower, Olives and Feta. As note: This recipe was originally posted in January 2012, and updated January 2020. Why Use Citrus Now Variety Grapefruit, ...

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Vegetarian Quiche Lorraine with a Hash Brown Crust

January 10, 2020 4 Comments

Quiche is the perfect brunch or breakfast for dinner dish, and Quiche Lorraine is one of my favorites. But the traditional version from the mountainous Lorraine region in north-eastern France includes bacon. And, although I love a good Asparagus Quiche, today I wanted a vegetarian Quiche Lorraine. The Traditional Quiche Lorraine A quiche was originally a simple peasant meal of an egg and cream custard, with bread dough as the crust. Although we associate this dish with France, at the time Quiche ...

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Vegetarian Meal Plan – Week 9

November 30, 2019 10 Comments

Easy vegetarian meal plan with comfort dishes that can be prepped in 15 minutes or less (except the enchilada, which take 20 minutes). This week stars cauliflower, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, black beans, and lentils.

Easy vegetarian meal plan with comfort dishes that can be prepped in 15 minutes or less (except the enchiladas, which take 20 minutes of prepping). This week's dinners star cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and 3 kinds of legumes. The first few years after I graduated from culinary school, I veered towards more complicated recipes. I wanted to have some fun with all this new knowledge I now had. I still love to bake, especially breads. But for our weekly dinner? I look for something easy and fast, ...

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Delicata Squash and Apple Galette

November 20, 2019 2 Comments

This addictive delicata squash and apple galette appetizer is quick to prep, and perfect for any party. Smear puff pastry with fig jam, layer it with squash, apples and caramelized onion, and bake. Drizzle with honey and add blue cheese crumbles before serving.

Vegetarian                 This addictive delicata squash and apple galette appetizer is quick to prep, and ideal warm, fresh from the oven. Delicata squash is worth looking for, as the skin is thin enough not to require peeling before roasting and eating. As I've often written, I'm appetizer challenged. I typically resort to an assortment of cheeses and crackers. For a recent large party, I augmented this with pickled veggies I purchased. But sometimes, I crave a warm treat while I sip some ...

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Pomegranate-Glazed Hasselback Butternut Squash

October 28, 2019 19 Comments

Delicious, gorgeous vegan entrée for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. Step-by-step instructions to hasselback butternut squash are included, with photos for each step.

Vegan        Dairy-Free        Gluten-Free        15 - Minute Prep  Delicious, gorgeous vegan entrée for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. Step-by-step instructions to hasselback butternut squash are included, with photos for each step. A few days ago, I posted about making your own pomegranate molasses. It was so easy, and I loved how I could tailor it to my own taste by adding spices. I liked it so much, I created this Hasselback Butternut Squash recipe just so I could use it.  Before ...

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